10 TNA Matches You Totally Forgot (That WWE Should Now Book)

10. Jeff Hardy Vs Manik (TJ Perkins)

A routine clash between the 'Charismatic Enigma' and the anthropomorphised video game character on a September 2013 edition of TNA Impact saw Hardy pick up a win against the X-Division Champion in a non-title match designed to further Manik's feud with Chris Sabin and forge a brief union between the two fliers.

Underneath the mask stood former Cruiserweight Champion TJ Perkins, who now resides predominantly on 205 Live having struggled to find a foothold ironically as a retro game enthusiast despite being the chosen one to hold the re-introduced strap in September 2016.

Lost in the lightweight shuffle as a heel underneath dominant Champion Neville, Perkins and Hardy's return contest would offer the former titleholder an opportunity to remind fans why he was selected to carry the division in the first place.

Both Hardy Boyz have had no issue taking their lumps since their shocking reappearance at WrestleMania 33, and defeat to Perkins would be a welcome use of Jeff's talent and stature as a former (and potentially future) WWE Champion whilst his midcard tag team placement still allows for such a decision.

Authored by Michael Hamflett

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Posted On: 31st Jul 2017

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